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“Lord, what fools these mortals be! Wonder on till truth make all things plain A foolish heart, that I leave here behind I know a bank where the wild thyme blows If we shadows have offended She’d” quote by Jean Hegland
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““Lord, what fools these mortals be! Wonder on till truth make all things plain A foolish heart, that I leave here behind I know a bank where the wild thyme blows If we shadows have offended She’d””

Jean Hegland

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker laments human folly, yearning for truth to simplify life, and reflects on love, loss, and the impact of words.

In simple terms: Human folly and desire for truth are expressed poetically.

Key Takeaway

Seek clarity and honesty amidst life's absurdities.

Themes

human nature truth love loss communication

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic literary

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • creative writing
  • conflict resolution
  • self‑analysis

Key Concepts

philosophy poetry existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truths are you avoiding?
  • How does humor help confront folly?
A Different Perspective

Truth may be subjective and hard to achieve.

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